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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,215.80, 421,823.70 and 163,190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,215.80, 421,823.70 and 163,190.70 is: 244,786.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,215.80 : 421,823.70 = 163,190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,215.80/421,823.70 = 163,190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,215.80x = 421,823.70 × 163,190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,215.80x = 68,837,704,879.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,837,704,879.59/281,215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244,786.05

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